S4164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 26, 2014 with the IRS about the potential prosecution ‘‘Freedom of Information Act’’) by the non- Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Divi- of tax-exempt applicants; profit group Judicial Watch indicate that the sion of the IRS, and the ongoing disclosure Whereas, on December 5, 2013, President Washington office of the IRS was examining of internal communications showing poten- Obama declared in a national television applications for tax-exempt status by Tea tially unlawful conduct by executive branch interview that the targeting of conservative Party organizations, which is contrary to personnel; tax-exempt applicants by the IRS was caused claims that the cases were being handled by (4) appointment of a special counsel or by a ‘‘bureaucratic’’ ‘‘list’’ by employees in lower-level workers in Cincinnati; prosecutor would be in the public interest, ‘‘an office in Cincinnati’’; Whereas, on June 11, 2014, James Comey, given the conflict of interest for the Depart- Whereas, on April 9, 2014, the Committee Director of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- ment of Justice and the strong public inter- on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- tion (FBI), testified to the Committee on the est in ensuring that public officials who in- resentatives referred Lois Lerner to the De- Judiciary of the House of Representatives appropriately target individuals for exer- partment of Justice for criminal prosecu- that FBI investigators did not examine the cising their right to free expression are held tion; IRS database with taxpayer information, accountable; and Whereas the Committee on Ways and which included private taxpayer information (5) Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. Means of the House of Representatives found that is prohibited from being shared without should appoint a special counsel or pros- that Lois Lerner used her position to im- an order from a judge, and only looked at the ecutor, with meaningful independence, to in- properly influence agency action against table of contents; vestigate the targeting of conservative non- conservative tax-exempt organizations, de- Whereas, on June 13, 2014, IRS Office of profit advocacy groups by the IRS. nying these groups due process and equal Legislative Affairs Director Leonard Ourlser protection rights as guaranteed by the informed the Committee on Finance of the f United States Constitution, in apparent vio- Senate that the IRS could not produce e- lation of section 242 of title 18, United States mails from January 2009 through April 2011 SENATE RESOLUTION 488—DESIG- Code; from Lois Lerner due to a computer crash; Whereas the Committee on Ways and Whereas, on June 17, 2014, the IRS stated NATING JULY 26, 2014, AS ‘‘NA- Means of the House of Representatives found that it could not produce e-mails from 6 TIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN that Lois Lerner targeted Crossroads Grass- other IRS employees; COWBOY’’ roots Policy Strategies while ignoring simi- Whereas, on June 23, 2014, it was reported Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. BARRASSO, lar liberal-leaning tax-exempt applicants; that Commissioner of Internal Revenue John Mr. CRAPO, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HOEVEN, Whereas the Committee on Ways and Koskinen has contributed approximately Means of the House of Representatives found $100,000 to Democratic candidates and orga- Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON that Lois Lerner impeded official investiga- nizations, including $7,300 to President of South Dakota, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. tions by knowingly providing misleading Obama; RISCH, Mr. TESTER, and Mr. WALSH) statements to TIGTA, in apparent violation Whereas, on June 24, 2014, it was reported submitted the following resolution; of section 1001 of title 18, United States Code; that the IRS agreed to pay $50,000 in dam- which was referred to the Committee Whereas the Committee on Ways and ages to one of the conservative groups, the Means of the House of Representatives found on the Judiciary: National Organization for Marriage, as a re- that Lois Lerner may have disclosed con- S. RES. 488 sult of the unlawful release of confidential fidential taxpayer information, in apparent information to a political rival of that Whereas pioneering men and women, rec- violation of section 6103 of the Internal Rev- group; ognized as ‘‘cowboys’’, helped to establish enue Code of 1986; Whereas, on June 25, 2014, according to the the American West; Whereas former Department of Justice of- Committee on Ways and Means of the House Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, in- ficials have testified before a subcommittee of Representatives, Lois Lerner sought to tegrity, courage, compassion, respect, a of the Committee on Oversight and Govern- have Senator Chuck Grassley, a sitting strong work ethic, and patriotism; ment Reform of the House of Representa- United States Senator and ranking Repub- Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies tives that the circumstances of the inves- strength of character, sound family values, tigation by the administration of the tar- lican member of the Committee on the Judi- ciary of the Senate, referred for IRS exam- and good common sense; geting of conservative tax-exempt applicants Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends by the IRS warrant the appointment of a ination; and Whereas section 600.1 of title 28, Code of ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, special counsel; and political affiliations; Whereas Department of Justice regulations Federal Regulations, promulgated under sec- tion 515 of title 28, United States Code, re- Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land counsel attorneys to avoid the ‘‘appearance and works to protect and enhance the envi- of a conflict of interest likely to affect the quires the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel or prosecutor when it is de- ronment, is an excellent steward of the land public perception of the integrity of the in- and its creatures; vestigation or prosecution’’; termined that— (1) a criminal investigation of a person or Whereas cowboy traditions have been a Whereas, on January 13, 2014, unnamed of- matter is warranted; part of American culture for generations; ficials in the Department of Justice leaked (2) investigation or prosecution of that per- Whereas the cowboy continues to be an im- to the media that no criminal charges would son or matter by a United States Attorney’s portant part of the economy through the be appropriate for IRS officials who engaged Office or litigating Division of the Depart- work of many thousands of ranchers across in the targeting activity, which undermined ment of Justice would present a conflict of the United States who contribute to the eco- the integrity of the investigation by the De- interest for the Department or other ex- nomic well-being of every State; partment of Justice; traordinary circumstances; and Whereas millions of fans watch profes- Whereas, on January 29, 2014, Attorney (3) under the circumstances, it would be in sional and working ranch rodeo events annu- General Holder told the Senate Committee the public interest to appoint an outside spe- ally, making rodeo one of the most-watched on the Judiciary, ‘‘I don’t think that there is cial counsel or prosecutor to assume respon- sports in the United States; a basis for us to conclude on the information sibility for the matter: Now, therefore, be it Whereas membership and participation in as it presently exists that there is any rea- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate rodeo and other organizations that promote son for the appointment of the independent that— and encompass the livelihood of cowboys counsel . . . . The notion that somehow this (1) the statements and actions of the Inter- span every generation and transcend race has caused a loss of faith in this Justice De- nal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department and gender; partment is inconsistent with the facts’’; of Justice, and the administration of Presi- Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in Whereas, on February 2, 2014, President dent Barack Obama in connection with the literature, film, and music and occupies a Obama stated publicly that there was ‘‘not targeting of conservative tax-exempt appli- central place in the public imagination; even a smidgen of corruption’’ in connection cants by the IRS have served to undermine Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; with the IRS targeting activity; the investigation by the Department of Jus- and Whereas, on April 16, 2014, e-mails between tice; Whereas the ongoing contributions made the Department of Justice and the IRS were (2) the efforts of the administration to un- by cowboys and cowgirls to their commu- released showing that the Department of dermine the investigation by the Depart- nities should be recognized and encouraged: Justice considered prosecuting conservative ment of Justice, and the appointment of Bar- Now, therefore, be it nonprofit groups for engaging in political ac- bara Bosserman, who has donated almost Resolved, That the Senate— tivity that is legal under Federal law, which $7,000 to President Obama and the Demo- (1) designates July 26, 2014, as ‘‘National damaged the integrity of the Department of cratic National Committee, to a lead inves- Day of the American Cowboy’’; and Justice and undermined its investigation; tigative role, have created a conflict of in- (2) encourages the people of the United Whereas, on May 8, 2014, the IRS agreed to terest that warrants removal of the inves- States to observe the day with appropriate provide all of Lois Lerner’s e-mails to inves- tigation from the normal processes of the ceremonies and activities. tigators of the Committee on Ways and Department of Justice; Means of the House of Representatives; (3) further investigation of the matter is Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I am proud Whereas, on May 14, 2014, e-mails obtained warranted due to the apparent criminal ac- to introduce a resolution today to des- through a request under section 552 of title 5, tivity by Lois Lerner, former Director of the ignate Saturday, July 26, 2014 as Na- United States Code (commonly known as the Exempt Organizations Division within the tional Day of the American Cowboy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:27 Jun 27, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN6.035 S26JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 26, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4165 My late colleague, Senator Craig SENATE RESOLUTION 490—COM- the State of New Jersey: Now, therefore, be Thomas, began the tradition of hon- MEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- it oring the men and women known as VERSARY OF THE CAPE MAY- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 50th Anniversary of cowboys 10 years ago when he intro- LEWES FERRY the Cape MayLewes Ferry, connecting the duced the first resolution to designate Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. BOOKER, communities of Lewes, Delaware and Cape the fourth Saturday of July as Na- Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. MENENDEZ) sub- May, New Jersey; tional Day of the American Cowboy. I mitted the following resolution; which (2) celebrates the history of the Cape May- am proud to carry on Senator Thom- was considered and agreed to: Lewes Ferry as an important transportation and tourism link between the State of Dela- as’s tradition. S. RES. 490 The national day celebrates the his- ware and the State of New Jersey; Whereas, on September 20, 1962, the 87th (3) honors the ongoing role that the Cape tory of cowboys in America and recog- Congress granted consent to the State of May-Lewes Ferry plays in bringing people nizes the important work today’s cow- Delaware and the State of New Jersey to together through interstate commerce, tour- boys are doing in the United States. enter into a compact to establish the Dela- ism, and recreation all along the eastern sea- The cowboy spirit is about honesty, in- ware River and Bay Authority (referred to in board; and tegrity, courage, and patriotism, and this preamble as the ‘‘DRBA’’) for the devel- (4) recognizes the positive contributions opment of the area in both States bordering that the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has on the cowboys are models of strong char- the Delaware River and Bay; acter, sound family values, and good development and growth of the Twin Capes Whereas the pressures of increasing region of Cape Henlopen, Delaware and Cape common sense. amounts of traffic, a growing population, May, New Jersey. Cowboys were some of the first men and greater industrialization indicated the f and women to settle in the American need for closer cooperation between the 2 West, and they continue to make im- States in order to advance their economic SENATE RESOLUTION 491—CON- portant contributions to our economy, development and to improve crossings and GRATULATING THE LOS ANGE- transportation between the 2 States; Western culture, and my home State of LES KINGS ON WINNING THE 2014 Whereas the Delaware River and Bay Au- STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Wyoming today. This year’s resolution thority was organized on February 6, 1963, to designates July 26, 2014, as the Na- construct and operate transportation cross- Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. tional Day of the American Cowboy. I ings between the 2 States and its first line of FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- hope my colleagues will join me in rec- business was to update earlier feasibility olution; which was considered and ognizing the important role cowboys studies for a ferry service connecting south- agreed to: ern New Jersey and southern Delaware; play in our country. S. RES. 491 Whereas DRBA Commissioners imme- diately resolved, in April 1963, to establish Whereas, on June 13, 2014, the Los Angeles f the Cape May-Lewes Ferry at the earliest Kings (referred to in this preamble as the possible date following the release of the up- ‘‘Kings’’) defeated the New York Rangers by dated feasibility study; a score of 3 to 2 in game 5 to win the 2014 SENATE RESOLUTION 489—SUP- Stanley Cup and be crowned champions of PORTING THE GOALS AND Whereas, on July 1, 1964, the very first ves- sel departed the Lewes, Delaware terminal at the National Hockey League (referred to in IDEALS OF ‘‘GROWTH AWARE- 6:47 a.m., carrying 8 vehicles and 15 pas- this preamble as the ‘‘NHL’’); NESS WEEK’’ sengers; Whereas defenseman Alex Martinez scored the Stanley Cup winning goal 14 minutes and Mr. KIRK submitted the following Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has served as a major transportation link in the 43 seconds into double overtime in game 5; resolution; which was referred to the Whereas the Kings are the first team to crowded Northeast corridor, connecting Committee on the Judiciary: win the Stanley Cup twice in 3 seasons since north-south traffic from Boston and New the Detroit Red Wings consecutively won the S. RES. 489 York City to Washington, D.C. and Florida; Stanley Cup in the 1997 and 1998 seasons; Whereas, according to the Pictures of Whereas the 85 minute, 17 mile journey Whereas the Kings became the first team Standard Syndromes and Undiagnosed Mal- across the Delaware Bay offers an efficient in NHL history to win 3 series in the seventh formations database (commonly known as way to cut miles off a road trip; game on the road during the postseason; the ‘‘POSSUM’’ database), more than 600 se- Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has Whereas the Kings have played 64 playoff rious diseases and health conditions cause evolved over the past 50 years from strictly games since 2012, the most in a 3 year span growth failure; a mode of transportation to one that in- in NHL history; Whereas health conditions that cause cludes tourism and recreational opportuni- Whereas the Kings allowed only 168 goals growth failure may affect the overall health ties; during the regular 2013-2014 season, the few- of a child; Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry offers est of any NHL team, thus earning goal- Whereas short stature may be a symptom foot passenger shuttle service to destina- tender Jonathan Quick the William M. Jen- of a serious underlying health condition; tions in Delaware and New Jersey for a vari- nings trophy; Whereas children with growth failure are ety of commercial and recreational activi- Whereas the Kings also survived 7 playoff often undiagnosed; ties on the other side of the Delaware Bay; games in which they could have been elimi- Whereas, according to the MAGIC Founda- Whereas both bird watchers and bicyclists nated but instead rallied from 2 goal deficits tion for children’s growth, 48 percent of chil- use the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to access the 4 times, including the first 2 games of the dren in the United States who were evalu- various and numerous trails on both sides of Stanley Cup Finals against the New York ated for the 2 most common causes of growth the Delaware Bay; Rangers; failure were undiagnosed with growth fail- Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry termi- Whereas all players on the 2013-2014 Kings ure; nals will host festivals to celebrate the high- roster should be congratulated, including Whereas the longer a child with growth ly anticipated 50th Anniversary of the Cape Playoff Most Valuable Player Justin Wil- failure goes undiagnosed, the greater the po- May-Lewes Ferry on June 28, 2014, in Cape liams and Team Captain Dustin Brown, as tential for damage and higher costs of care; May and June 29, 2014, in Lewes; well as, Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford, Drew Whereas early detection and a diagnosis of Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry em- Doughty, Marian Gaborik, Matt Greene, growth failure are crucial to ensure a ploys more than 130 full-time personnel and Martin Jones, Dwight King, Anze Kopitar, healthy future for a child with growth fail- an additional 330 seasonal workers, adding Trevor Lewis, Alec Martinez, Brayden ure; significantly to the economies on both sides McNabb, Willie Mitchell, Jake Muzzin, Jor- Whereas raising public awareness of, and of the Delaware Bay; dan Nolan, Tanner Pearson, Jonathan Quick, educating the public about, growth failure is Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry oper- Robyn Regehr, Mike Richards, Jarret Stoll, a vital public service; ates year-round and has carried more than 43 Tyler Toffoli, and Slava Voynov; and Whereas providing resources for identifica- million passengers and 14 million vehicles Whereas Team Owners Philip Anschutz and tion of growth failure will allow for early de- since the inception of the Cape May-Lewes Edward Roski, General Manager Dean tection; and Ferry in 1964; Lombardi, and Head Coach Darryl Sutter as- Whereas the MAGIC Foundation for chil- Whereas the DRBA continues to invest its sembled the powerful team that comprises dren’s growth has designated the third week resources to improve the services and infra- the 2014 Los Angeles Kings and led the team of September as ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’: structure of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, in- through a strong season that culminated in Now, therefore, be it cluding a renovated ferry fleet and new pas- the winning of the Stanley Cup Champion- Resolved, That the Senate— senger terminal facilities; and ship: Now, therefore, be it (1) designates the third week of September Whereas the Cape May-Lewes Ferry re- Resolved, That the Senate— 2014 as ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’; and mains an important transportation link, as a (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on (2) supports the goals and ideals of waterway continuation of United States winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship; ‘‘Growth Awareness Week’’. 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